Indian stock markets saw a significant downturn since September 2024. Many top companies experienced sharp declines. Over 700 NSE-listed stocks fell, with a large portion dropping over 20%. Smallcap and Microcap indices also registered substantial losses. This indicates a growing risk aversion in the market’s lower segments.
Bandhan Bank Q2 profit jumps 5.6 times as asset quality improves
Bandhan Bank reported a five-fold rise in Q2 profit to Rs 622 crore, supported by lower provisions and improving asset quality. Net interest income grew